The Ultimate Rhetoric Quiz

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Rhetoric is the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion. Do you want to test your rhetoric knowledge? Do you yearn to advance your knowledge on it? Take this quiz and prove yourself!

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1.

Speakers and writers appeal to ________________ to demonstrate that they are trustworthy.
- A.
  
  Pathos
- B.
  
  Ethos
- C.
  
  Logos
- D.
  
  The Rhetorical Triangle
2.

Writers and speakers appeal to Logos or ________________ by offering clear, rational ideas.
- A.
  
  Character
- B.
  
  Counter-argument
- C.
  
  Ethos
- D.
  
  Reason
3.

Although an argument that appeals only to _______________ is by definition weak, an effective speaker or writer understands the power of appealing to it.
- A.
  
  Ethos
- B.
  
  Logos
- C.
  
  Pathos
- D.
  
  Rhetorical Triangel
4.

Classical rhetoricians outlined a five-part structure for an oratory, or speech. The five parts include: an introduction, narration, confirmation, _____________________, and conclusion.
- A.
  
  Refutation
- B.
  
  Exemplification
- C.
  
  Logos
- D.
  
  Comparison and contrast
5.

The Rhetorical Triangle includes the following:____________________________________,____________________________________,____________________________________
6.

Exemplification means:
- A.
  
  Juxtaposing two things to highlight similarities and differences
- B.
  
  Analyzing the causes that lead to a certain effect
- C.
  
  Providing a series of facts, specific cases or instances
- D.
  
  Telling a story or recounting a series of events
7.

The definition of Process Analysis is: _____________________________________________
8.

Narration means: ________________________________________________